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Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. Support talent development and succession planning. Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. An established professional network and recognised industry profile. Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. Support talent development and succession planning. Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. An established professional network and recognised industry profile. Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. Support talent development and succession planning. Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. An established professional network and recognised industry profile. Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. Support talent development and succession planning. Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. An established professional network and recognised industry profile. Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. Support talent development and succession planning. Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. An established professional network and recognised industry profile. Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Director of Planning Locations: London, Cambridge, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in the appointment of a Director of Planning to join its nationally recognised Planning and Environmental team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a strategic leadership position within one of the UK's foremost infrastructure and development consultancies. The business is at the forefront of thought leadership across sustainable development, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, delivering projects that shape communities and support future generations. Working within a highly collaborative national planning team, you'll play a key role in growing and strengthening the planning offer across the UK while leading major projects and developing high-performing teams. The Role As Director of Planning, you will provide strategic leadership across the UK planning practice, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive growth, enhance market presence and deliver technical excellence to clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic direction to the national Planning practice. Support the development and delivery of business growth plans. Lead, inspire and develop teams across multiple regions. Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture. Business Development Drive work-winning activities and secure major infrastructure and development projects. Identify emerging opportunities across sectors including energy, transport, water, housing and Net Zero. Build and maintain a strong external profile within the industry. Strengthen client relationships and market positioning. Client & Project Delivery Act as lead director on flagship projects and key client accounts. Deliver high-quality planning advice across complex, multidisciplinary schemes. Oversee commercial performance, governance and risk management. Ensure technical excellence and outstanding client service. Collaboration Work closely with planning, environmental, engineering and design teams. Promote integrated delivery and a one-team approach. Contribute to innovation and thought leadership initiatives. People & Culture Mentor and develop planning professionals across all levels. Support talent development and succession planning. Help attract and retain the industry's best talent. Champion an inclusive and collaborative working environment. About You You will be an accomplished planning professional with a strong track record of leadership, business development and delivering major projects. Requirements include: Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited). Chartered Member of the RTPI. Extensive consultancy experience, including leadership of high-performing teams. Proven success in winning and delivering major infrastructure and development projects. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting regimes, including DCO experience where applicable. Excellent commercial awareness and experience managing complex client relationships. An established professional network and recognised industry profile. Outstanding communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy and influence some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects. You'll have the platform to shape strategy, grow teams and contribute to the industry's response to some of society's biggest challenges, including climate change, sustainable growth and infrastructure delivery. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Overview Solus, part of the Aviva family, is growing our Technology capability and we're looking for a talented Performance and Monitoring Engineer to help us strengthen the stability, reliability and performance of our systems. If you're passionate about monitoring, observability and using data to proactively improve service health, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact across a large, modern technology estate. Responsibilities You'll be our subject matter expert for monitoring and performance, responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the tools and dashboards that give us real-time visibility of our infrastructure, applications and cloud services. Your focus will include: Owning and optimising platforms such as LogicMonitor, Azure Monitor, App Insights and Log Analytics Building meaningful dashboards, alerts, telemetry pipelines and performance insights Identifying risks, trends and early indicators to prevent incidents before they happen Carrying out deep-dive investigations into performance issues and recommending improvements Working with Platform, Operations, Security and Product teams to ensure systems are reliable, available and scalable Automating responses and integrations to improve speed, accuracy and consistency Supporting major changes, deployments and post-incident reviews with data-driven evidence Qualifications Strong experience with monitoring and observability tools (LogicMonitor, Azure Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics, Defender for Cloud) Excellent understanding of cloud performance, IaaS/PaaS, networking fundamentals, API performance and capacity modelling Skilled in dashboards, log queries (KQL), custom metrics and performance analysis Ability to diagnose complex issues across infrastructure, networks, applications or databases Confident scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Azure Automation, Graph API) Clear communicator who can simplify technical detail for both technical and non-technical teams Desirable qualifications Microsoft certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500) or similar Experience with LogicMonitor admin, Grafana or other observability tools Familiarity with SRE concepts (SLIs, SLOs, error budgets) Understanding of ITIL processes Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.

Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (FastAPI SQL Databricks) London to £95k Are you a data centric Python Developer with strong SQL and FastAPI skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. What's in it for you: Salary to £95k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Your role: As a Python Developer you will design and develop data centric backend services for the core platform with a focus on Python coding and building FastAPIs within an Azure environment with Databricks. You'll participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion, transformation, mass parallel orchestration of network IO and will model data for a variety of purposes. You'll also collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to maintain Infrastructure as Code and develop new features on the engineering platform. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skills You have experience of building FastAPIs You have a good knowledge of public cloud services, they're using Azure but experience with AWS or GCP is fine You have experience of working with data at scale You have strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server - Azure Databricks experience highly preferred) You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOP You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills Apply now to find out more about this Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Python FastAPI Databricks Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python FastAPI SQL Databricks) London to £95k Are you a data centric Backend Software Engineer with strong Python, SQL and FastAPI skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cyber Security insurance markets. As a Backend Software Engineer you will design and develop data centric backend services for the core platform with a focus on Python coding and building FastAPIs within an Azure environment with Databricks. You'll participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion, transformation, mass parallel orchestration of network IO and will model data for a variety of purposes. You'll also collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to maintain Infrastructure as Code and develop new features on the engineering platform. Location / WFH: There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar. About you: You have strong Python backend software engineering skills You have experience of building FastAPIs You have a good knowledge of public cloud services, they're using Azure but experience with AWS or GCP is fine You have experience of working with data at scale You have strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server - Azure Databricks experience highly preferred) You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures, Design Patterns, OOP You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills What's in it for you: Salary to £95k + bonus 25 days holiday Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback) Life Insurance, Income Protection Pension Subsidised gym membership X4 paid volunteering days per year Season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Impactful role with great career progression Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python FastAPI Databricks Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Must have an Active DV Clearance 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Responsibilities Respond to escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve incidents. Perform change activities in line with defined processes. Support life cycle management of platforms to maintain vendor supportability. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation and support materials. Provide technical leadership across support activities where required. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Skills and Experience Strong experience across VMware stack including vCenter, ESXi, NSX, and VCF which is essential. Experience supporting Horizon VDI environments. Strong knowledge of Windows environments including AD, DNS, SQL, and SCOM. Understanding of physical networking concepts. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to take ownership of technical issues and lead resolution. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Desirable Experience Experience with cloud administration such as vCloud Director. Exposure to event monitoring tools such as SCOM or Aria Operations. Automation and Scripting using PowerShell. Server administration across Windows Server environments. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Additional Information Work within a secure environment supporting critical systems. Opportunity to develop across cloud and infrastructure technologies. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Senior Full Stack Developer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week in London) Salary £54,000 - £61,000 pa plus generous pension and holidays A prestigious client is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing technology team delivering innovative AI and automation solutions at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a modern, cloud-native platform using cutting-edge technologies across Back End services, integrations, and user-facing applications. You'll play a key role in shaping engineering standards, influencing technical direction, and delivering high-quality software within a collaborative Agile environment. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will focus primarily on Back End engineering using Go , while also contributing to modern React-based Front End applications. You'll work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to build scalable, secure, and observable solutions deployed through Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving best practice across software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable Back End services in Go Build modern Front End applications using React Develop APIs, integrations and event-driven services Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments Review code and champion engineering best practices Improve application performance, observability and reliability Collaborate within Agile delivery teams across multiple projects Support technical decision-making and continuous improvement Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong commercial experience in: Go/Golang Back End development Full stack software engineering within Agile environments REST APIs, integrations and distributed systems React and modern Front End development CI/CD, Git and cloud-based delivery practices Docker and Kubernetes Code reviews, testing and engineering governance Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous: Microsoft Azure Python GitOps tooling (Argo CD/Flux) Observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) AI/LLM-enabled applications Event-driven architectures and messaging platforms What's on Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and cloud-native technologies Hybrid working model with flexibility Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment High-profile programme of work with real organisational impact £54,000 - £61,000 salary and benefits package If you are a passionate senior engineer looking for your next challenge within a modern technology environment, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Laura at (see below) Services advertised are those of an employment agency.

Head of DevOps & Platform Engineering London (Hybrid) £90,000 - £110,000 No Sponsorship Available VIQU have partnered with a leading enterprise organisation undergoing significant investment in cloud, automation and platform engineering capabilities. As they continue to modernise their technology estate, they are seeking a Head of DevOps & Platform Engineering to lead the strategy, delivery and operational management of their DevOps and tooling function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving DevOps best practice, platform reliability, automation and cloud optimisation across a large-scale technology environment. You'll lead geographically distributed teams, oversee critical tooling platforms, and play a key role in the successful delivery of major technology programmes. The successful candidate will define and execute the DevOps and Platform Engineering roadmap, ensuring the organisation continues to evolve its cloud, automation and CI/CD capabilities while maintaining operational excellence across critical technology platforms. Key responsibilities: Define and deliver the DevOps and Platform Engineering strategy. Lead DevOps, Platform Engineering and Automation teams across the UK and offshore locations. Drive adoption of CI/CD best practices, Infrastructure as Code and automation-first principles. Oversee the availability, performance, security and scalability of cloud and tooling platforms. Support the successful delivery of major transformation programmes and cloud initiatives. Manage technology suppliers and strategic delivery partners. Own governance, service performance, risk management and compliance across the function. Manage budgets, resource planning and cloud cost optimisation activities. Core technologies: Microsoft Azure Terraform Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Platform Engineering DevOps Tooling & Automation Cloud Operations Requirements: Extensive experience leading DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure teams within large enterprise environments. Deep understanding of Azure cloud technologies and cloud-native operating models. Proven experience delivering CI/CD, automation and Infrastructure as Code initiatives at scale. Experience leading geographically distributed teams and managing third-party suppliers. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders. Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation, modernisation or platform engineering programmes. Azure, Agile or ITIL certifications would be advantageous. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on (see below). Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).

Senior Network Engineer (Cisco/Palo Alto/SD-WAN) - 12 Month FTC Glasgow - Hybrid (2 Days in Office on Average) £56,000 + Benefits | No Sponsorship Available VIQU have partnered with a globally recognised professional services organisation undergoing a major cloud transformation programme and large-scale infrastructure evolution. As part of this growth, they are hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support a highly secure, enterprise-scale environment across both BAU operations and critical project work. This is a hands-on Network Engineer role focused on maintaining and improving a complex global network estate, while contributing to ongoing cloud and SD-WAN migration initiatives. You'll join a collaborative infrastructure team responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and performance across the organisation's core networking platforms. The role will involve a mix of operational support, troubleshooting, major incident involvement, and project delivery within a highly regulated environment. Key responsibilities: Deliver 3rd line network support across global WAN and LAN environments Support and troubleshoot Cisco networking infrastructure including Nexus 3K & 9K Manage and maintain Palo Alto and Fortinet Firewall technologies Support Aruba wireless environments, controllers, and HPE access points Assist with SD-WAN migration projects using HP EdgeConnect Work closely with vendors and internal teams on root cause analysis and problem management Support network security, VPN connectivity, QoS, routing protocols, and Layer 7 technologies Participate in out-of-hours support and weekend shift coverage Key requirements: Strong enterprise networking experience within Cisco environments Experience with Palo Alto and/or Fortinet Firewalls Knowledge of Aruba wireless technologies and SD-WAN Strong understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs, MPLS, and QoS Experience within highly regulated or process-driven environments Comfortable supporting both Legacy and modern infrastructure Previous experience in professional services environments would be advantageous CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent networking knowledge preferred Exposure to Azure networking or cloud connectivity is beneficial Shift Pattern: Friday to Monday 7am - 7pm shifts Initial onboarding period Monday-Friday in the Glasgow office Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton on (see below). Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).

The role: We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. You will be required to act as senior technical authority within the platforms team, supporting decision-making, mentoring engineers, and shaping the Azure roadmap. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure platform incidents; leading to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Lead reliability and resilience improvements such as such as performance tuning, resource optimisation, cost optimization using FinOps and provide availability enhancements, aligned to our service- level expectations. A senior analyst is expected to be a point of contact and escalation at all times, taking ownership of incident management, while providing 3rd & 4th level and technical support. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. A Strong problem-solver with proactive, engineering-led mindset. Self-motivated technical lead and mentor. Comfortable working as a senior engineer in a collaborative, geographically diverse and inclusive team. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of the Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues . click apply for full job details

SC Cleared Network DNS Architect - 6 months on-site in Wokingham Role Overview In this role, you will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise DNS solutions, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security across complex network environments. You will work closely with network, security, and cloud teams to deliver robust DNS architectures while supporting operational standards, compliance requirements, and technical best practices. Key Responsibilities Design and architect scalable DNS infrastructures across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Define DNS strategy including high availability, redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery. Manage and optimise enterprise DNS platforms including Infoblox, BIND, BlueCat, and Microsoft DNS. Implement DNS security controls including DNSSEC, DDoS protection, and threat mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements within secure environments. Troubleshoot complex DNS and network-related issues across enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate with network, security, and cloud engineering teams on architecture and delivery initiatives. Produce technical standards, documentation, and operational procedures. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise DNS architectures. Deep understanding of DNS protocols, recursive and authoritative DNS services, and TCP/IP Networking. Hands-on experience with Infoblox, BIND, BlueCat, or Microsoft DNS. Strong knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and DNS-based traffic management. Experience with high-availability architectures and resilient infrastructure design. Familiarity with cloud DNS services including AWS Route 53, Azure DNS, or Google Cloud DNS. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capability. Experience working within secure, regulated, or critical infrastructure environments. Contract Details Duration: Initial 6 months Location: Wokingham (5 days a week) Day Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: SC Cleared Preferred (SC Eligible considered) SC Cleared Network DNS Architect - 6 months on-site in Wokingham

Senior Security Engineer We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to help strengthen and evolve our cybersecurity capabilities across a hybrid cloud environment. You'll play a key role in security operations, cloud and endpoint security, identity management, infrastructure protection, and security strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead the investigation and remediation of complex security incidents. Enhance detection, monitoring, and automation across Microsoft security platforms. Manage and optimise Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust controls. Strengthen security across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, SCCM, endpoints, and Servers. Drive vulnerability management, reporting, and remediation activities. Support and improve Azure security controls, Firewalls, VPNs, and network security. Contribute to audits, compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and security governance. Lead security workstreams within major IT projects and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement. Essential skills & experience Proven experience in a senior security engineering role. Strong expertise in Microsoft Defender, Azure Security, Microsoft 365 Security, Intune, Conditional Access, and Entra ID. Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and VPN technologies. Strong PowerShell Scripting and automation skills. Experience investigating security incidents and implementing technical remediation. Solid understanding of Zero Trust, least privilege, and security hardening principles. Desirable Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Tenable, Qualys, or Defender TVM. Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or SOC 2 frameworks. Familiarity with Azure Automation, Logic Apps, PKI, and certificate management. About You - You are a proactive and detail-oriented security professional with excellent communication skills, strong technical expertise, and the ability to work independently while building effective relationships across the business. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

About the team Our team is accountable for security within the mobile channel. We provide a suite of mobile security components, that provides an all-round security posture in mobile apps including associated services (penetration testing, obfuscation, consultancy etc.). Our mission is to build a scalable, adaptable, and proactive approach to securing mobile apps, enabling mobile engineers across the bank to operate with confidence and agility in an ever-evolving threat landscape. We're passionate about our shared passion for delivering new features for customers across our brands in the mobile space. What we need from you/essential skills & experience: Extensive knowledge of writing secure scalable enterprise-grade Go applications Experience of RESTAPIs, containerisation technologies, micro-services architecture Experience with DevOps practices, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and deployment strategies. Proficiency with cloud platforms and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently Excellent analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills In depth knowledge of best coding practices, code management, agile development practices and continuous delivery Understand how to performance optimise and fine tune Back End applications to meet demanding NFRs Strong knowledge of observability tools like SPLUNK, Dynatrace Desirable knowledge & experience Experience of JAVA development Experience with cryptography frameworks in go and JAVA Experience with SQL databases Experience and/or Interest in application security and/or mobile app security.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong architectural knowledge, and proven experience leading development teams in delivering large-scale digital solutions. As a technical leader, you will drive engineering best practices, mentor developers, contribute to strategic technology decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade Back End applications using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot. Define and drive technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams. Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code. Collaborate with Solution Architects and Engineering Managers on technology roadmaps and architectural decisions. Application Development Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions. Develop scalable, resilient, and high-performing Back End services. Integrate with internal and external systems through APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures. Ensure compliance with security, performance, and reliability requirements. Architecture & Design Participate in system architecture, technical design discussions, and solution planning. Drive cloud-native development practices and modernization initiatives. Identify and mitigate technical risks and performance bottlenecks. Ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of software solutions. DevOps & Delivery Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement containerized and cloud-based solutions. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools such as Terraform. Participate in release planning, production deployments, and incident management. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills 8+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java. Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and integration. Experience with Hibernate, JPA, and ORM frameworks. Hands-on experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar. Deep understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices. Experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Strong knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Leadership Experience Proven experience leading development teams and delivering complex enterprise projects. Ability to mentor developers and foster technical excellence. Experience managing technical deliverables, estimations, and development planning. Preferred Qualifications Experience working within regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments (eg, GDS-aligned projects). Experience implementing cloud-native architectures and event-driven systems. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Splunk. Relevant Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or architecture certifications. Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and API-first development approaches. Soft Skills Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong collaboration and team-building mindset. Ability to balance technical excellence with business objectives. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead distributed teams. Nice to Have Experience in digital transformation programs. Exposure to government, healthcare, banking, or other highly regulated industries. Experience leading geographically distributed development teams. Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.

East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role We're recruiting for Lead Architects here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative teams within the Legal Aid Agency . Our lead architects are responsible for assuring, designing, and delivering digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives. A Lead Architect will work alongside a service owner, overseeing the work of up to 10 engineering teams. Together we will collaborate to develop our strategy, connect people and build trust with clear communication, and provide empathetic technical leadership across diverse teams. This role aligns against the Lead Technical Architect Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework. Our Lead Architects will work to understand our technology, our business, and our people (colleagues, stakeholders, and users of our services), and to create an ambitious and pragmatic vision for our teams, using their technical expertise to bring our challenges and opportunities into focus alongside the views of other professions in our leadership team. In LAA Digital believe that architecture is not purely a technical discipline. The systems we build are shaped by the teams that build them, the organisational structures they sit within, and the communication patterns between the people involved. Our architects think about how team structures, domain boundaries, and organisational dynamics shape systems - and how the systems we design, in turn, shape the organisation. We are looking for people who understand that designing great systems means co-designing the social and technical dimensions together, and who bring both technical depth and organisational awareness to their work. This role requires clear communication and structured thinking skills. A Lead Architect can see the big picture, understanding our complex technology landscape, and can clearly and effectively communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences. By building trust, developing great relationships, and empathising with others you will support the development of the architecture community and engineering leadership within your service area, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership across teams. A Lead Architect will have a good understanding of a broad range of technologies, with hands on experience in both software engineering and commercial enterprise, as well as providing effective governance, both within our organisation, and across our suppliers. You'll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including: A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work-life balance. Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development. A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best-in-class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms. Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Key Responsibilities Create a technical vision for Legal Aid, develop our strategy, and be accountable for our technology estate as part of our Architect Leadership Team. Communicate about our technology across teams and professions, not just within our Digital unit but across all parts of the Ministry of Justice and with our suppliers and partners; seeing the big picture and bringing it to all stakeholders. Collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing both technical and non-technical direction and challenge, as well as pragmatic compromise to deliver value. Maintain a holistic view of the end-to-end service ecosystem within Legal Aid, identifying technical dependencies and risks, actively seeking opportunities for improvement and collaboration, and ensuring we as a profession are actively producing, maintaining, and owning the associated enterprise architecture documentation. Empower teams to make pragmatic and incremental change, through influence and inspiration, setting both a vision for the future and an empathetic path that people and teams will be able to follow. Guide and influence choices to align with strategy, and seek out opportunities for digital transformation, helping all understand the value of technical decisions. Engage with our portfolio, assurance, risk management, cyber, and information assurance leadership to ensure their priorities are represented alongside those of the business and other digital teams. Mentor, coach, line-manage, and recruit more great architects and engineering leadership, helping build a sustainable work force plan to deliver our strategy. Champion inclusive working practices and support efforts to grow diversity, inclusivity and balance across engineering roles. Run community-of-practice initiatives within the architecture and engineering functions. Promote open dialogue, collaborative problem solving, and continuous learning within our technical community. Our Tech Stack This is our tech, both strategic and legacy. You don't need to have experience with all of these, but we hope you see some familiar things. Modern languages and frameworks built in Ruby, Java, and Python Resilient infrastructure in the cloud (primarily AWS), using infrastructure as code (IaC) and platforms as a service (PaaS) Progressive software development practices such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) A new multi-tier architecture, creating central data and business logic platforms to accelerate our product development. Enterprise Oracle software, including Enterprise Resource Planning (E-Business Suite) Mac or Windows-based development environments and public GitHub repositories if you're interested in finding out more about the work our architects do in LAA Digital, please join us on 10th June at 12:00. In the session, we will explain a little more about the recruitment process and what it is like to work within the Civil Service. More importantly, you'll hear first-hand from our lead architects about the work they do. Please come along with you questions and learn more about the team and the role. For more information and to register, visit link If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential A systems thinking mindset and the ability to see the big picture - how changes in one part of a sociotechnical system (people, process, technology, governance) affect others, to reason about emergent behaviours in complex environments, and to make trade-offs accordingly leading to iterative, outcome-focused, and effective change towards a strategic vision. Comfort with ambiguity and complexity is essential. Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical, solution, or infrastructure architecture role, with a background in either software engineering or enterprise architecture, acting as a recognised expert to guide, critique, and support teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex and nuanced information into clear, concise messaging at all levels, from specialist developers through to non-technical executive leadership, developing mutual understanding and trust to drive consensus and reach decisions. Experience assuring services in a complex technical estate through effective risk management and technical governance, both within your own teams and across commercial engagements with third parties. Practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, web frameworks, data persistence technologies or event driven architecture in public cloud environments) Experience in introducing and championing best practices such as agile development, domain-driven design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and DevOps, fostering high-quality engineering culture within teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together . click apply for full job details